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K549 ENV

1993 Volkswagen Caravelle

Blue Diesel 2370cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,652 mi
Last recorded156,652 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle139,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK549 ENV
MakeVolkswagen
ModelCaravelle
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,370cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2012 156,652 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 156,652 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Windscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)

Pass 6 May 2011 155,355 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 155,355 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 7 May 2010 153,734 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 153,734 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 152,978 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 152,978 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2008 152,289 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2008 152,289 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 151,439 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 151,385 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 10 May 2006 150,289 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 149,103 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Caravelle?

Based on 422,168 MOT tests across 24,962 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
5,286
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
24,962
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Registration plate lamp not working 8,177
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,845
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,266
Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,996
position lamp(s) not working 4,827
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K549 ENV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle in Blue with a 2,370cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 139,911 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Caravelle fails its MOT is registration plate lamp not working, accounting for 8,177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K549 ENV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Caravelle typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 33 years old, this Volkswagen Caravelle is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K549 ENV registered?

K549 ENV is a 1993 Volkswagen Caravelle, first registered on 25 May 1993.

Is K549 ENV safe to buy?

The MOT history for K549 ENV shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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